Welcome to the College of Nurses – News Update.
No. 222 Wednesday 1 October 2014
From NZ media this week
Te Kākano Nurse-Led Clinics begin
Southern nurse-led health
clinics are being piloted thanks to Ministry of Health funding (Te Ruinga -
spreading proven innovations) combined with Southern DHB and Southern PHO
support.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1409/S00111/te-kakano-nurse-led-clinics-begin.htm
Prestigious nursing award
comes north
Maureen
Allan, who lives at Houhora and works as the clinical manager for Whakawhiti
Ora Pai, has been recognised for her years of dedication to nursing with Te
Akenehi…
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=11331206
Nurse's sterling work rewarded
A Wanganui nurse who has spent her career fighting for
workplace rights and increased safety for nurses was honoured recently by the
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO).
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=11332250
Whitireia
Bachelor of Nursing Maori students to graduate
The third cohort of graduands from the Bachelor
of Nursing Māori programme at Whitireia will be celebrating their success at a
graduation ceremony this week at the Porirua campus.
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/whitireia-bachelor-nursing-maori-students-graduate/5/203389
Winton trainees' top spot
Apart from providing medical services for the Central
Southland community, the Winton Medical Centre is also a teaching practice for
the Southern region.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/culture/in-the-south/10492050/Winton-trainees-top-spot
Busy nurse gave patient accidental overdose
An elderly Christchurch man died after a busy nurse
accidentally gave him 10 times more medication than had been prescribed.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/10560966/Busy-nurse-gave-patient-accidental-overdose
Hospital patient takes peek at info of others
A breach of privacy by a patient in Hutt Hospital's emergency
department has been referred to police.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10563747/Hospital-patient-takes-peek-at-info-of-others
Online health records a 'snooping risk'
The storing of millions of Kiwis' health records online is
creating a growing risk of clandestine snooping, the privacy commissioner says.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10541276/Online-health-records-a-snooping-risk
Starship's $9m upgrade: Why it needs to happen
Starship's outdated operating theatres have
become so cluttered with important surgical equipment that staff risk tripping
on electrical cords and accidentally turning off machines.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11333038
From international media sources this week
NCSBN National Simulation
Study
NCSBN conducted a landmark, national, multi-site,
longitudinal study of simulation use in prelicensure nursing programs
throughout the country. Collaborating with learning institutions across the
U.S., NCSBN embarked on a research initiative exploring the role and
outcomes of simulation in pre-licensure clinical nursing education.
https://www.ncsbn.org/2094.htm?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=NMIE%20eNews&utm_campaign=NMIE%20eNews:%20September%202014
35 statistics on nurse satisfaction
Nurses represent a crucial resource for delivering quality
patient care and maintaining patient satisfaction, but recent surveys reveal
they are experiencing a drastic increase in responsibilities, resulting in a
relatively negative outlook on their profession. According to Jackson
Healthcare's 2013 survey of 1,333 hospital-based registered nurses, nurses
reported mounting pressure and decreased satisfaction.
http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/35-statistics-on-nurse-satisfaction.html
Improve recording of drug allergy to reduce
risk of reactions
Redesigning prescriptions
to include information on drugs or drug classes that patients with known drug
allergy should avoid, can reduce the risk of allergic reactions says NICE.
http://bit.ly/1usPxOG
Brigham and Women’s nurses
sue over flu shot mandate
The Massachusetts Nurses Association sued Brigham and Women’s
Hospital this week, seeking to block a policy not yet in effect that would require
nurses to get flu shots if they want to keep working there.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/24/nurses-union-sues-block-proposed-flu-shot-mandate-brigham-and-women-hospital/SQBXdxd1OQwTie5Fyg1d1J/story.html
Mental health
12,000 suicide calls a year to police
Police are receiving 12,000 attempted or threatened suicide
calls a year, increasing the strain on their resources.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10558963/12-000-suicide-calls-a-year-to-police
Articles of interest
A randomized controlled
trial of a nurse-led case management programme for hospital-discharged older
adults with co-morbidities
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Volume 70, Issue 10, pages
2257–2271, October
2014
To examine the
effects of a nurse-led case management programme for hospital-discharged older
adults with co-morbidities.
Background
The most
significant chronic conditions today involve diseases of the cardiovascular,
respiratory, endocrine and renal systems. Previous studies have suggested that
a nurse-led case management approach using either telephone follow-ups or home
visits was able to improve clinical and patient outcomes for patients having a
single, chronic disease, while the effects for older patients having at least
two long-term conditions are unknown. A self-help programme using motivation and
empowerment approaches is the framework of care in the study.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.12375/abstract
CE:
Original Research: Staff Nurses' Use of Research to Facilitate Evidence-Based
Practice –
Objectives: To determine to what extent RNs in an acute
care multihospital system used research findings in their practice; what types
of knowledge they used in their practice; and what personal, professional, and
organizational factors enhanced or hindered their research utilization. - See
more at:
http://bit.ly/1peePJj
‘Newcomer
adaptation’: a lens through which to understand how nursing students fit in
with the real world of practice
Journal of
Clinical Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 15-16,pages 2367–2375, August 2014
To present a discussion on newcomer adaptation as a lens
through which to understand how nursing students adapt to clinical practice and
raise awareness of strategies that can be used to enhance their learning
experiences.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocn.12451/abstract
Hourly
Rounding to Improve Nursing Responsiveness: A Systematic Review –
The aims of this study were to synthesize the evidence concerning the
effect of hourly rounding programs on patient satisfaction with nursing care
and discuss implications for nurse administrators.
BACKGROUND: Patient satisfaction is a key metric that influences both
hospital ratings and reimbursement. Studies have suggested that purposeful
nursing rounds can improve patient satisfaction, but the evidence to date has
not been systematically examined.
See
more at: http://bit.ly/1ptobAj
Online resources
Nursing
and the Work Environment (Open access)
Work
environment plays an important role in the ability to provide quality nursing
care. It can impact the safety of patient care and influence job satisfaction
of health care staff.
The
collection of papers presented in this virtual issue highlight clinical
nursing issues associated to the work environment. From issues of violence in
the workplace to stress, attrition and job satisfaction these papers highlight
the global importance of this topic. From each of these papers it is
clear that a healthy working environment can be influential recruitment and
retention of nurses, the reduction of stress, increase care satisfaction and
improve patient outcomes.
2014. VI: Work environment. JCN Journal of
Clinical Nursing, edited by Professor Graeme D. Smith.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1365-2702/homepage/vi__work_environment.htm
New publications
Practice Development Workbook for Nursing,
Health and Social Care Teams
Jan Dewing, Brendan McCormack, Angie Titchen
May 2014,
©2014, Wiley-Blackwell
If you’re
looking to develop and improve your nursing, health or social care practice,
either individually or as part of a team, the Practice Development
Workbook for Nursing, Health and Social Care Teams offers a
wide-ranging selection of activities, tools and resources covering vital
aspects of practice development. Written as a companion volume to the
latest edition of the best-selling Practice Development in Nursing and
Healthcare, this new resource grounds practice development in
day-to-day nursing and health and social care through accessible, informative
learning activities. It also focuses on practical ways in which teams can
make their workplace cultures more effective and person-centred, and enables
practitioners to empower themselves to make compassionate care a fundamental
part of effective health and social care systems.
Key features:
Offers a full
range of resources and tools to support all stages of learning and development
towards person-centred practice, including learning activities, templates,
posters, tips and hints, information sheets, and checklists.
Includes
practical advice for teams to involve patients, clients and residents in the
transformation of workplace cultures and bringing about sustainable change
Perfect for
use both by individuals or by those working in group settings
Presents
informative and accessible information through activities and key learning
points rather than just theory
Fully linked
to Practice Development in Nursing and Healthcare, second
edition, but can also be used as a stand-alone resource
http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP003160.html?dmmsmid=87937&dmmspid=13380267&dmmsuid=2316506
Professional development
Announcing the DANA ‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum
2015
In 2015 the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia’s (DANA) annual
conference will incorporate the renowned NSW Nurses’ Forum, to bring you
the DANA ‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum.
This dynamic nursing forum will bring together leaders in the
addiction field from across Australia and New Zealand, to share their knowledge
about the science of addiction and effective clinical practices. The DANA
Forum theme, Many Faces of Addiction, reflects the diverse nature of addiction
where the impact of drug and alcohol misuse can be viewed from
multiple perspectives.
The Forum will provide a valuable opportunity for nurses and
health care workers to hear from industry leaders, stay informed on current
issues and join in the discussion with their colleagues. We look forward to
welcoming you to Sydney.
Venue
Novotel Sydney Central
169 – 179 Thomas Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Key forum dates
Call for abstracts open 24 September 2014
Early bird registrations open 2 February 2015
Call for abstracts close 27 April 2015
Early bird registrations close 4 May 2015
Follow DANA on twitter @DANAnews1 or on the special forum hashtag #DANAForum2015
Visit the Forum website to find out more… www.danaconference.com.au
The above information has been collated for the
College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc by Linda Stopforth, SNIPS and is provided
on a weekly basis. It is current as at
Tuesday 30 Sept 2014
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